Features - Text Messaging

Text messaging is a quick and easy way to stay in touch with your friends and family when it's difficult to talk. You can send a message of up to 160 characters directly to most other wireless phones.

How will I know if I have received a new text message?

When receiving a text message, your phone will display a message-waiting indicator (a closed envelope) on the top of your display.

How will I know if I have sent a text message?

Your phone will display, "Message Sent."

How do I write and send a text message?

Please go to www.straighttalk.com/Phones, click on the "Learn More" icon below your phone model, and go to the "Sending a Message" Tutorial in the "Messaging" section.

How do I retrieve a text message?

Please go to www.straighttalk.com/Phones, click on the "Learn More" icon below your phone model, and go to the "Receiving a Message" Tutorial in the "Messaging" section.

How do I delete a text message?

Once the text message is open, the phone will display the option to delete the text message. If it is an older message, proceed to your message inbox and delete the message.

How much does the text messaging feature cost?

The $30 All You Need Plan offers includes Unlimited messages. The $45 Unlimited Plan also includes unlimited Text or Multimedia messaging.

Can I send a text message to more than one person at a time?

Yes, by entering each person's phone number. A space must be inserted between each entry. Selected phone models also allow you to enter an e-mail address in the destination field.

Can I send international text messages from my Straight Talk phone?

At this time, the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Precedent™ (M828C) and LG Optimus Q™ (L55C) includes unlimited international text messaging to the available destinations at no additional charge with an Unlimited Plans.

Do you have to have an ILD account to send an International text message?

*30 day Unlimited Plans include 3 GB of high speed data per 30 day cycle. After 3 GB, your data speed will be reduced to as low as 64 kbps for the remainder of the 30 day cycle.
If your data speed is reduced, the reduced speed may impact the functionality of some data applications, such as streaming audio or video or web browsing. Certain restrictions apply.
Straight Talk reserves the right to terminate your service for unauthorized or abnormal usage. Plan, features, coverage and limitations may vary. Please refer always to the latest
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† Half the Cost Claim: "Half the Cost" is based on a service comparison of the two largest contract carriers' monthly online published prices for comparable individual contract plans and the Straight Talk Wireless 30-Day $45 Unlimited talk, text and first 3GB of high speed data service plan, excluding the cost of the phone, additional fees and limited time promotions. Source: Contract carriers' websites, January 2015.

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